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Diabetes
Diabetes has three types of it; including Type"1", Type"2", and gestational diabetes. For diabetics, they need to take (insulin) shots in order to prevent them from having a high or low glucose level.



Symptoms of Diabetes:

1. Excessive thirst and appetite
2. Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour)
3. Unusual weight loss or gain
4. Fatigue
5. Nausea, perhaps vomiting
6. Blurred vision
7. In women, frequent vaginal infections
8. In men and women, yeast infections
9. Dry mouth
10. Slow-healing sores or cuts
11. Itching skin, especially in the groin or vaginal area

Glucometer

Food Guide Pyramid for Diabetics

Development:

• a primary care provider such as an internist, a family practice doctor, or a pediatrician
• an endocrinologist—a specialist in diabetes care
• a dietitian, a nurse, and other health care providers who are certified diabetes educators—experts in providing information about managing diabetes
• a podiatrist—for foot care
• an ophthalmologist or an optometrist—for eye care

Treatment/ Prevention:

• Have your blood pressure checked every year (blood pressure goals should be 130/80 mm/Hg or lower).
• Have your glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) checked every 6 months if your diabetes is well controlled, otherwise every 3 months.
• Have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked yearly (aim for LDL levels below 100 mg/dL).
• Get yearly tests to make sure your kidneys are working well (microalbuminuria and serum creatinine).
• Visit your ophthalmologist (preferably one who specializes in diabetic retinopathy) at least once a year, or more often if you have signs of diabetic retinopathy.
• See the dentist every 6 months for a thorough dental cleaning and exam.
• Make sure your dentist and hygienist know that you have diabetes.
• Make sure your health care provider inspects your feet at each visit

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